Newbie: Mom to 13 yr old ASD & Epilepsy .

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Hi all, I came across this board while looking for other parents who can relate.
My son has epilepsy & ASD. Specifically according to the neuro, Aspergers, however on the form we gave the school for his IEP, the neuro wrote 'PDD'. So until our next appointment, I have know idea what that exactly means.
He's been placed on home-instruction through our local school district. My son has sensory issues and apparently, the finger tapping, hand slapping etc...is a problem for the 'normal' kids and until we can curb the stimming (he also just stares at the wall the whole day...the teacher thought it was defiance, obviously he's never seen an absence seizure before). Anyway, last year he did alot better at home, so last week we brought him back home for his schooling. He will go half-days starting in January.

Look forward to talking with u all. Sorry, I'd type more, but I'm exhausted today!

Hi there and welcome to WP.

I'm sorry to hear about your son's experiences at school. It's sad that the school doesn't recognise that stimming is normal and natural for him, especially in a stressful environment like a school, and shouldn't be suppressed unless it is dangerous in some way. I hope you can find help here. Most people on this forum have Asperger's or autism, but there is a subforum for parents or relatives I think.

Welcome to WP!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

I'm an epileptic too, so feel free to PM me if you want or need advice.

My sister is epileptic and she has CP.
I think you will like this site everyone here has been very nice.
I haven't been on the site long myself but it is nice here.
Have a great day.

Welkome to WP

Mick

My son i 12, soon turning 13. He has epilepsy and I am quite sure that he has AS (in a relatively mild form) but I have not had an assessment yet.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!